CURRICULUM VITAE Section A: Personal

CURRICULUM VITAE

Section A: Personal Data i. Name: NWINYI, OBINNA CHUKWUEMEKA ii. Place of Birth: Umuahia iii. Nationality: Nigeria iv. State of Origin: Anambra Local Govt. Area: Njikoka Town: Nawfia Religion: Christianity v. Permanent Home Address: Urukpaleri Village, Nawfia, Anambra vi. Contact Address: Department of Biological sciences, College of Science and Technology Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota Ogun State Telephone Number: 08037027786 E-mail: [email protected] vii. Marital Status: Married viii. Number of Children: Three

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION MM/YY MM/YY FIELD OF STUDY Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria 10/94. 08/1998 Microbiology University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba Nigeria 07/2001. 06/2003 Microbiology University of Nebraska, Lincoln, United States 08/2010 09/2010 Microbiology University of Indiana, Bloomington United States 09/2010. 09/2010-11 Microbiology Covenant University, Ota Nigeria 01/2006 10/2012 Microbiology University of Johannesburg Post-doc 2015/16

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION DEGREE MM/YY FIELD OF STUDY Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria B.Sc. 08/1998 Microbiology

University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba Nigeria M.Sc. 06/2003 Microbiology

Covenant University, Ota Nigeria Ph.D. 10/2012 Microbiology

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNING SOCIETIES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES Member, US State Alumni, 2010 Member, Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN), 2010 Registered Member, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN) 2012 Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 2002 Member, Association of Industrial Microbiology of Nigeria (AIMN) 2009 Member, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (MNIFST) 2009 Member, Nigerian Young Academy (MNYA) 2015 Fellow, Nigerian Young Academy (FNYA) 2020

Skills acquired:  Expertise in: Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics and sustainable environment (Soil, water/wastewater treatment, pollution reduction), Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Organic pollutants; public health research.  Seventeen (17) years of research and teaching experience in various aspects of Microbiology at undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels.  Excellent experimental and analytical skills.  Experience in chemical, biochemical development, analysis and optimization.  Demonstrated abilities to write research proposals and win grants.

WORKING EXPERIENCE Institution’s Name From To Begin Status Present Status Covenant University 2018 date Professor Professor Covenant University 2015 2017 Associate Professor Associate Professor Covenant University 2012 2015 Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Covenant University 2010 2012 Lecturer I Lecturer I Covenant University 2008 2010 Lecturer II Lecturer II Covenant University 2004 2007 Asst. Lecturer Asst. Lecturer University of Lagos 2001 2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Courses Taught at Undergraduate  BLY 111 Animal Diversity Forms and Functions  BLY112 Cell Biology  BLY 213 Basic Biological Techniques  BLY 214 Introductory Ecology  MCB121 Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology  MCB 122 Microbial Taxonomy  MCB 211 General Microbiology  MCB 221 Microbial Ecology  MCB 311 Laboratory Practice in Microbiology  MCB 314 Soil Microbiology and plant pathology  MCB 315 Analytical Microbiology and Quality Control  MCB 316 Environmental Microbiology  MCB 411 Environmental/ Petroleum Microbiology  MCB 421 Industrial Microbiology  MCB 422 Fermentation/Substrate –Enzyme Biotechnology  MCB 417 Research Methods

Courses Taught at Postgraduate MCB 711 Introduction to Microbiology (Pg.D class) MCB 712 Basic techniques in Microbiology (Pg.D class) MCB 818 Petroleum Microbiology (M.Sc class) MCB 814 Methods in Environmental impact Assessment (M.Sc class) MCB 823 Environmental Microbiology (M.Sc class)

MCB 824 Instrumentation and Microbiological Methods (M.Sc class) MCB 825 Advanced Soil and Plant Microbiology (M.Sc class) MCB 823 Advanced Environmental Microbiology (M.Sc class) BLY 913 Current trends in Biotechnology (Ph.D class) BLY 965 Environmental Pollution and Management (Ph.D class) BLY 966 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing (Ph.D class) MCB 915 Environmental Biotechnology (Ph.D class) MCB 922 Rapid Microbiological Methods (Ph.D class) MCB 923 Taxonomy, Classification and Algorithms in Bacteriology (Ph.D class)

University Responsibilities Administrative experience in Covenant University

2020 to 2021: Acting-Dean, School of Postgraduate studies, Covenant University. . oversee the implementation of all administrative and academic plans of the SPS; . provide first level mentorship and supervision for other administrative staff of the School 2018 to 2020: Sub-dean, School of Postgraduate studies, Covenant University. Some of the key activities of the office of the Sub-Dean are to:

 deputize or act in situations when the Dean is not available;  oversee the implementation of all administrative and academic plans of the SPS;  provide first level mentorship and supervision for other administrative staff of the School;  Chair, all PhD oral final defense in Covenant University  Coordinate the admissions of new students, and monitor the progress of postgraduate students. The admission process usually involves a written exam and an oral interview of prospective candidates;  coordinate and chair the meeting of the Committee of the SPS in cases when the Dean is not available;  organize meeting with students on salient issues as deemed appropriate by the Dean or the Committee of the SPS;  Organize periodic mentorship seminars for students as deemed fit by the Dean of the SPS or the committee of the SPS.  Organize the orientation of new students after they have resumed as students of the SPS.  Organize the hooding event of the SPS, where prizes and awards are given to graduating students.  Ensure that all students adhere to the ethics and codes of conduct of the school.  Compile all relevant documents that are relevant for smooth running of postgraduate programmes. These include the postgraduate handbook, book of abstracts of Doctoral Theses and Master’s Dissertation.  prepare the academic calendar and lecture time table of the SPS  Organize the payment of honoraria to deserving internal supervisors, external supervisors, associate lectures who have been involved in postgraduate training.  undertake other assignments as delegated by the Dean of the SPS;

 2016 to 2018: Deputy Director, Research & Development

Some of the responsibilities include but not limited to:

 Research and development.  Managing and monitoring clusters and research activities.

 Research funds, budgetary and funds approvals.  Research output deployment.  MoU and other collaboration engagements.  Patent and related issues.  Represent the directorate in the budget committee and other committees as assigned by the director.  Directly oversee the student research clusters, ENACTUS and THE DREAMERS alongside the supervisory faculty/staff.  Facilitate the funding of scholarly publications by the university, paying for publications of faculty and staff both within as well as those of their doctorial and Post-doctoral attachments.  Facilitate the successful attendance of several conference both locally and global by faculty and staff of the university  Facilitate the successful activation of the over 24 cluster grants Other responsibilities: . 2018: Member, Covenant Health Research Ethic Committee …9/10/2018- 2021 . 2018: Member, CU Curriculum Committee, (2018 – Present) . 2018: Member, Covenant University Senate . 2018: Internal Professorial Assessor, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria (2018-Presnt) . 2017: Chairman, Quality Assurance Team set up by management of Covenant University to investigate the root cause of, and proffer solution to the outbreak of diseases among the students………. 13th February, 2017. . 2016: Covenant Endowed Chair Advisory Committee . 2016:Member, Covenant University central instrumentation research facility (CUCRIF) . 2016: Member, College of Science and Technology: research and seminar committee . 2016: Member, College of Science and Technology : Publication committee . 2016: Staff adviser, 300 level Microbiology . 2016: Member, Covenant University, International and linkage committee . 2015: Member, University of Johannesburg, UJ Food safety and security conference (Scientific committee). . 2014: Member, College of Science Technology Week Organization Committee . 2013: Member, College of Science Technology Week Organization Committee . 2013: Member, Postgraduate development committee Department of Biological Sciences . 2013: Chairman, Department of Biological Sciences library committee . 2013/14 Staff Adviser, 400 level Microbiology . 2013: Member, Special coordinating committee for University wide courses . 2013: Member, Library Committee Covenant University . 2013: Anchorperson, Integrated Seminar for School of Natural and Applied Sciences . 2013: Member, College of Science and Technology Curriculum committee . 2013: Member, Staff Recruitment Team (Headhunt team) . 2013: Coordinator, Biological Sciences Covenant University life -long learning programme . 2012: Staff adviser, 300 level Microbiology students; Department of Biological Sciences . 2012: Member, Non-Teaching Staff Covenant University Promotion Committee . 2011 Member Editorial board, Covenant journal of life and physical sciences . 2011/12: Staff adviser, 200 level Microbiology students; Department of Biological Sciences . 2011/12: Seminar Coordinator, Microbiology Unit Department of Biological Sciences (Undergrad/ Postgraduate)

. 2011: Covenant University Scholastic Aptitude Test (CUSAT), Post-JAMB UME Oral Interviw, April-May . 2010: Member, College of Science Technology Week Organization Committee . 2009: Covenant University Scholastic Aptitude Test (CUSAT), Post-JAMB UME Oral Interview, April-May . 2009: Member, Covenant University Reception Committee . 2008: Member, Covenant University Reception Committee . 2008/09: Project Coordinator (Microbiology) Department of Biological Sciences . 2008/09: Staff Adviser Biological Sciences Students Association . 2007/08: Biological Sciences SIWES Coordinator . 2007/09: Exam officer Department of Biological Sciences . 2005/06: Exam Officer Department of Natural Sciences . 2004/05: Exam Officer Department of Physical Sciences . 2005: Member, Research committee Covenant University Sewage treatment plant.

CommunityService.  2021: Appointed as a Resource Person by National Universities commission for accreditation of B.Sc Microbiology Degree programme in Achievers University Owo, Ondo State  2021: Appointed as a Resource Person by National Universities commission for Accreditation of B.Sc Biology degree programme in Federal University of Technology, Owerri Imo State  2019: Appointed as a Resource Person by National Universities commission for Accreditation of B.Sc Biology degree programme in Niger State College of Education Minna, Niger State.  2019: Attended Meeting of the committee of Deans of Postgraduate Schools in Nigerian Universities (CDPGS) at Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil Kano Theme: The paradox of Post graduate research in Nigerian Universities.  2019: Invited Panelist: At the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) conference/general Assembly, with the support of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with the theme Mobilizing Momentum for Achieving the Sustainable Development From Lab to Action: Reaching beyond Academia for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa on 27th August, 2019 at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.  2018: Represented Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University at the Launching and Public presentation of a publication titled “Guidelines on Commercialization of Research and Development (R&D) results and inventions in Nigeria from the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. 23rd July, 2018.  2018: Represented Covenant University at National workshop on intensive research grant writing and administration, Lagos state University, Ojo, Lagos State. 12th -14th February,2018  2017:Represented the Vice-Chancellor, at the Nigerian/Portugese Scientists conference in National space research and development Agency (NASRDA) Obasanjo Space centre , Umaru Musa Yar’adua Expressway, Lugbe Abuja 3-5th December, 2017  2016: Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at Maiden Convocation of Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi, Ebonyi State  2016: Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at African leadership Magazine Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa

PhD Assessor/ Examiner in Covenant University

 2021: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Nexus of financial inclusion, poverty reduction and financial stability in sub-Saharan Africa Achugamonu Bede Uzoma (13PAG00463)  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Development of Aluminum Matrix Composite from Agro-based waste for Cooling tower Fan blade in Textile Industry Udoye, Nduka Ekene (17PCM01601)  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Microplastic pollution and sorbed contaminants in intertidal sandflat sediments of tropical Atlantic Ocean and Estuarine ecosystems. Fred-Ahmadu, Omowunmi Hannah (14PCC00651)  2020: College Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Synthesis and characterization of hybridized heterojunction organic solar cells. Kesinro Olasunkanmi Razaq 16PCE01410  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Momentum and risk premium in the Nigerian capital market: An assessment of four-factor model. Ajayi, Samuel Abiodun (CUGP120446)  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Agitation for Self-determination of Indigenous people of Biafra and political stability in Nigeria Chukwudi, Celestina Ekene (15PAI01232)  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Enterprise Risk Management and Value Relevance of Accounting Information in Nigeria Erin Olayinka Adedayo (14PAA00606) 2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Proto-nationalism in west africa and management of security in Cote d’ivoire and Nigeria Olarewanju, Ilemobola Peter (04AH00723)  2020: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled Lending criteria and repayment patterns of microfinance banks in the south west, Nigeria: an application of survival model Adu Cecilia Adurayemi (14PAG00790)  2019: PhD Assessor: for Iyanda-Joel, Ayodele Wisdom (Phytochemical, antibacterial and toxicological studies of fruit skin and leaf extracts of Annona muricata Linnaeus (SOURSOP)  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Pre-return needs of conflict-induced internally dispclaced persons: reintegration willingness in north –east Nigeria by Adekola, Paul Oluwatomipe (13PAE00490)  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Banking System Financing and Real Sector Growth in Nigeria by Akinjare, Victoria Abosede.  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Urban slums, Gentrification and the challenge of development: A study of Makoko area of Lagos state, Nigeria by Ajayi, Olumuyiwa Olutosin  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Perceived internet security and e-commerce adoption in South west Nigeria by Taiwo Akeem Ayinde.  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Nigerian audience reception of Anti-boko haram media campaign of the federal government by Kayode –Adedeji Tolulope.  2019: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Short term capital inflows, monetary system and inclusive growth in Nigeria by Ogunrinola , Ifeoluwa Israel

 2019: College Examiner, M.phil/ Ph.D Oral Examination titled: “Synergistic effects of Engineered Nanomaterials and Activated Peroxygens for Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contamination, Bolade, Paul Oladotun (16PCC01405).  2018: College Examiner, M.phil/ Ph.D proposal titled: “Synergistic effects of Engineered Nanomaterials and Activated Peroxygens for Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contamination, Bolade Paul Oladotun (16PCC01405).  2018: School of Postgraduate examiner: Ph.D proposal titled: “Agitation for self –determination of indigenous people of Biafra and Political stability in Nigeria , 2009-2017, Chukwudi, Celestina Ekene (Matric no. 15PAI01232) of the Political Sciences and International Relations.  2018: School of Postgraduate examiner: Ph.D proposal titled: Ph.D research proposal titled: “Energy Management in Data Centre through Flexible Predictive Power Consumption Algorithm , Afolabi Rotimi (Matric no. 15PCK 01078) of the Department of Electrical and information Engineering.  2018: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Advocacy and Women Rights in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria (1999-2015) by Popoola Rosemary Oyinlola 06AH03802  2018: School of Postgraduate Representative/ Examiner for PhD oral examination for the thesis titled “Modelling and optimal sizing of an isolated renewable power system a case study of Covenant University by Engr. Olowoleni Joseph Oluwole  2018: College Examiner, Ph.D proposal titled: “An investigation of Doping effect on the overall performance of perovskite solar cells Kesinro Olasunkanmi Razak (16PCE01410)  2018: College Examiner, Ph.D proposal titled: “Transformation of Vigna unguiculata (L) WALP with Phytase and Oxalate Oxidase genes from bacterial isolates” Onibokun, Elizabeth Adeola (13PCQ00506).  2018: College Examiner: Ph.D proposal titled: Optimization of enzymatic processes for high fructose syrup production from Cassava Starch”Lemo Ayodeji, Oluwadamilare (16PCP01326)  2014: Assessor Ph.D thesis Ayoola, Ayodeji Ayodele (CUGP050123) Production and Life cycle Assessment of Biodiesel from three waste oils.  2014 Member panel of examiner PhD proposal defence of Anake, Winifred Uduak (CUGP100233) Spatio-temporal variability of heavy metals in atmospheric fine particulate matter from selected industrial sites in Ogun State  2013:Member panel of examiner PhD proposal defence of Ayoola, Ayodeji Ayodele (CUGP050123) : Less valued oil to Biodiesel : Production and Life cycle Assessment  2013:College representative for Ph.D Post field defence of Ogunniran Kehinde Olurotimi (CUGP 060195) Synthesis, characterization and anti-tubecular activity study of some hydrazones and their metal complexes  2013: College representative for Ph.D Post field defence of Adekoya Joseph Adeyemi (CUGP 070186) Title: Synthesis, characterization and application of silver allied nanobimetallic particles for catalysis. 2013  2012 Editorial board member, International journal of Herbs and Medicinal plant (https://www.sciencetarget.com/site/index.php/editorial-board-ijhmp)

External examiner outside Covenant University: ARIYO, Oluwatoyin Grace, AAA071987) Biosorption of heavy metals in electronic waste polluted water using low –cost substrate formulation. M.Tech Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria (2018)

OKE, Morenikeji Abel (AAA042989) with dissertation titled ‘Biomedical Properties of Silver, Gold and Silver-Gold Alloy Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Aqueous Extracts from Fruit Peel of Persea americana” M.Tech Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria (2020)

IBIKUNLE, Jelilat Bukola (AAA140056) with dissertation titled” Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic potential of Silver, Gold and Silver Gold Alloy Nanoparticles Synthesized using Opuntia ficus- indica” M.Tech Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria (2020)

External Assessor OKEREAFOR Godwin Uchenna (PhD Thesis) Abandoned gold mine tailings: Mineralogical composition and possible effects on the ecosystem – a multidisciplinary approach. Department of Metallurgy, Faculty of Engineering and the built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2020)

2015: Assessor for full Professorial position, School of Environmental Public affairs, Indiana University, USA

2020: External Assessor for Professorial Appointment, Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria

2021: External Assessor for Professorial Appointment, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana

Undergraduate and Postgraduate supervision:  Several B.Sc  5 (M.Sc) completed , 3 ongoing

From To Masters dissertation Title 1. Tomilola Adesina 2011 2013 Prevention of Escherichia coli biofilms formation on urinary catheter by some selected plant extracts (completed) 2. Olawore, Yemisi A 2013 2015 Biostimulatory studies on the effects of pineapple and potato peels on spent-engine oil polluted soil (completed) 3. Umane Phoebe 2016 2018 Fermented bambara nut and its potential as a probiotics(completed) 4. Akinmulero Adebola 2017 2019 Quantification of polyhydroxyalkanoate Blessing produced by bacterial species using crotonic assay method (completed) 5 Kayode Afolayan 2018 2020 Pharmaceutical effluent treatment using a Olusola Damilola consortia of bacteria and Microalgae (completed)

 3 PhD completed; 1 ongoing S/No Name Start End year Title of PhD Thesis year

1. Dr. Tomilola 2013 2019 Prevalence of Carbapenem resistant gram Adesina negative bacilli coproducing ESBLs in wound infections (Awarded) 2. Dr. Olopade 2012 2019 Survey of Mycoflora and Conjugated (masked) Bunmi mycotoxins and their decontamination in selected cereals sold in South-Western Nigeria (Awarded) 3. Dr. Ugboko Harriet 2015 2021 The Gut bacteria Microbiome of Diarrhoeic U children in Lagos and Ogun states, Nigeria (Awarded)

Academic Publications:

Title of Project: M.Sc: Aniline Degradation by Bacterial Species in Tropical Ecosystem Ph.D: Molecular and Physiological Studies on Bacterial Degradation of Polynuclear aromatic Hydrocarbons

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. PO Isibor, PA Akinduti, OS Aworunse, JO Oyewale, O Oshamika, HU Ugboko, OS Taiwo, EF Ahuekwe, YD Obafemi, EA Onibokun, O Oziegbe, MI Oniha, BK Olopade, OM Atolagbe, BT Adekeye, IB Ajiboye, OA Bello, JO Popoola, OI Ayanda, OO Akinnola, GI Olasehinde, AO Eni, OC Nwinyi, CA Omonhinmin, SU Oranusi, OO Obembe (2021) Significance of African Diets in Biotherapeutic Modulation of the Gut Microbiome Bioinformatics and Biology Insights Volume 15: 1–10

2. Bunmi K. Olopade, Solomon U. Oranusi , Obinna C. Nwinyi , Sefater Gbashi Patrick B. Njobeh (2021) Occurrences of Deoxynivalenol, Zearalenone and some of their masked forms in selected cereals from Southwest Nigeria. NFS Journal 23 24-29

3. Harriet U. Ugboko , Obinna C. Nwinyi , Solomon U. Oranusi , and Fasina F. Fagbeminiyi (2021) Risk Factors of Diarrhoea among Children Under Five Years in Southwest NigeriaInternational Journal of Microbiology vol 2021, Article ID 8868543, 9 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8868543

4. H. Ugboko , O. Nwinyi, S. Oranusi (2021) Metagenomic profiling of gut microbiota of diarrhoeic children in Southwest Nigeria . Diagnostics & Molecular Technologies / International Journal of Infectious Diseases 101(S1) (2021) 180–203

5. Obinna C Nwinyi, Osariyekemwen Uyi, Emmanuel J Awosanya, Ifeoluwa T Oyeyemi, Anthony M Ugbenyen, Aliyu Muhammad, Okunola A Alabi, Obinna I Ekwunife, Charles O Adetunji, Iyekhoetin M Omoruyi (2020) Review of Drinking Water Quality in Nigeria: Towards Attaining the Sustainable Development Goal Six. Annals of Science and Technology 5 (2) 58-77.

6. Bunmi K Olopade, Obinna C Nwinyi, Joseph A Adekoya, Isiaka A Lawal, Olushola A Abiodun, Solomon U Oranusi, Patrick B Njobeh (2020) Thermogravimetric Analysis of Modified Montmorillonite Clay for Mycotoxin Decontamination in Cereal Grains Scientific World Journal

7. Harriet U. Ugboko , Obinna C. Nwinyi, Solomon U. Oranusi, Toluwase H. Fatoki, Conrad A. Omonhinmin (2020) Antimicrobial Importance of Medicinal Plants in Nigeria. Scientific World Journal Volume 2020, Article ID 7059323, 10 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7059323

8. Harriet U. Ugboko , Obinna C. Nwinyi, Solomon U. Oranusi, John O. Oyewale (2020) Childhood diarrhoeal diseases in developing countries Heliyon 6 (2020) e03690

9. A. O. Ayeni, M. O. Daramola, A. E. Adetayo, P. T. Sekoai, O. C. Nwinyi, O. Ejekwu (2020) Biological and Non-Biological Methods for Lignocellulosic Biomass Deconstruction https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-38032-8_7Part of the Green Energy and Technology book series (GREEN)

10. Nwinyi O.C., Owolabi T. A (2019) Scanning electron Microscopy and Fourier transmission analysis of polyhydroxyalkanotes isolated from bacteria species from Abbaitor in Ota, Nigeria Journal of King Saud University- Science 31:285-298.

11. Tomilola Adesina , Obinna Nwinyi, Nandita De, Olayemi Akinnola and Emmanuel Omonigbehin (2019) First Detection of Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia fergusonii Strains Harbouring Beta-Lactamase Genes from Clinical Samples. Pathogens 8 (4) :164 doi:10.3390/pathogens8040164

12. Olawore Y. A and Nwinyi, O. C (2019) Algae Based Biofuel and Co-Products - A Review ASJ International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Reviews, 4(01). 74-88 http://www.academiascholarlyjournal.org/ijasrr/publications/mar19/Olawore_and_Nwinyi.p df

13. Bunmi K. Olopade, Solomon U. Oranusi, Obinna C. Nwinyi, Patrick B. Njobeh and Isiaka A. Lawal (2019) Modification of Montmorillonite clay with Cymbopogon citratus for the decontamination of Zearalenone in millet. AIMS Agriculture and Food, 4(3): 643–657. DOI: 10.3934/agrfood.2019.3.64

14. Bunmi K. Olopade , Solomon U. Oranusi , Obinna C. Nwinyi , Isiaka A. Lawal , Sefater Gbashi and Patrick B. Njobeh (2019) Decontamination of T-2 Toxin in Maize by Modified Montmorillonite Clay Toxins 2019, 11 (11) 616; doi:10.3390/toxins11110616

15. Harriet U Ugboko , Obinna C Nwinyi, Solomon U Oranusi, Toluwase H Fatoki, Paul A Akinduti and Jesupemi M Enibukun (2019) In Silico Screening and Analysis of Broad-Spectrum Molecular Targets and Lead Compounds for Diarrhea Therapy Bioinformatics and Biology Insights 13: 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1177932219884297

16. Akinmulewo Adebola B. and Nwinyi Obinna C (2019) Isolation of Bacterial Species Capable of Producing Polyhydroxyalkanoate Covenant Journal of Physical & Life Sciences (CJPL) 7(2) 34-51

17. Nwinyi, O.C Ajomiwe C Olawore, Yemisi A (2018) Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Bio-surfactants Producing Bacteria from Diesel Contaminated Soil International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 20: 1‒7.

18. Nwinyi, Obinna C, Smith, Oluwakemi O , Olugbuyiro, Joseph A., Rotimi Solomon O, Njobeh, Patrick B (2018) Antibacterial assay and reversion of carbon tetrachloride (ccl4) induced liver damage on wistar mice by Vernonia amygdalina Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 30 (4) 1311-1321

19. Nwinyi, O. C., Olawore Y. A (2017). Biostimulation of spent engine oil contaminated soil using Ananas comosus and Solanum tuberosum peels. Environmental Technology and Innovation 8: 373-388.

20. Nwinyi O.C., Amund O.O (2017) Biodegradation of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by axenic bacterial species belonging to the genera Lysinibacillus and Paenibacillus. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology 41(3): 577-587.

21. Adebo, O. A., Njobeh, P. B., Gbashi, S., Nwinyi, O. C., Mavumengwana, V (2017) Review on microbial degradation of aflatoxins Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 57: 15 3208-3217.

22. Ifeoluwa Adekoya, Adewale Obadina, Judith Phoku, Obinna Nwinyi, Patrick Njobeh (2017) Contamination of fermented foods in Nigeria with fungi. Food Science and Technology 86: 76-84.

23. Ajanaku K. O, Ademosun O. T, Siyanbola T. O, Akinsiku A. A, Ajanaku C. O, Nwinyi O. C. (2017) Improving Nutritive Value of Maize-Ogi as Weaning Food Using Wheat Offal. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science 5(3).

24. Nwinyi, O.C, Ebojie O , Adesina T, Oniha M, Olopade B (2017) Antibiotic resistance patterns of bacteria species isolated from ice- cream vended in Ota and Lagos metropolis. Research Journal of Microbiology 12(1) 50-57

25. Nwinyi,O.C Amund O.O. Nwodo S.N, Nwankwo M.C, (2017) Physiological behavior of newly isolated Bacterium CB1 and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strain CB2 on Chrysene, Pyrene, Naphthalene and Fluoranthene Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 22(2): 12409- 12418.

26. Nwinyi,O.C, Ajayi O, O. Amund,O.O (2016) Degradation of Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons by two strains of Pseudomonas Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 47 (3)551-562.

27. Obinna C. Nwinyi, Ijeoma A. Kanu , Ayano Tunde, Kolawole O. Ajanaku (2014) Characterization of Diesel Degrading Bacterial Species from Contaminated Tropical Ecosystem Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (57),.5: 789-796.

28. Nwinyi Obinna C and Victory Olutubo F (2014) Biodegradation of kerosene by soil bacterial species from contaminated site Covenant Journal of Physical and life Sciences Vol 2. No1. : 14-23

29. Nwinyi Obinna C. Okonkwo C.O., Nwinyi C. E. Ajanaku K. O., Siyanbola T. O., Ogunniran K. O., Ehi-Eromosele C. O. Akinsiku A. A. , Ayano T (2014) Evaluating the diesel

biodegradation potential of wild microfungi isolated from decaying wood in Nigeria. South Asian Journal of experimental biology 4(3): 110-117 (ISSN: 2230-9799)

30. Nwinyi Obinna C, Ajaja Olaleye, Nwinyi, Chibuzo (2014) Growth Dynamics of Bacteria Isolated from Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Tropical Soil. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 6(9): 430-436

31. Obinna .C. Nwinyi Flynn .W. Picardal, Thuy An, Olukayode .O.Amund(2013)*. Aerobic degradation of naphthalene, fluoranthene, pyrene and chrysene using indigenous strains of bacteria isolated from an old polluted industrial site Canadian journal of pure and Applied sciences 7( 2): 2303-2314

32. Nwinyi Obinna C Alade Adetutu, Leo- Akpan Imaobong R Oladele Bolaji O.(2011) Isolation and characterization of bacterial diversity from soils supplemented with electrical transformer fluids . South Asian Journal of experimental biology 1(2): 107-113. (ISSN: 2230-9799)

33. Nwinyi, Obinna C ,Nwodo Chinedu Shalom O.Amund Olukayode (2008).Biodegradation potential of two Rhodococcus strain capable of utilizing aniline as carbon source in a tropical ecosystem. Research journal of Microbiology 3 (2) 99-104. (ISSN 1816- 4935)

34. Chinedu Nwodo S Nwinyi Obinna C and Okochi Veronica I (2008) Growth and Cellulase activity of wild-type Aspergillus niger ANL 301 in different carbon sources. Canadian journal of pure and applied sciences 2(2) 357-362. (ISSN: 1715 -9997).

35. Nwinyi Obinna C (2010) Degradation of Askarel (PCB Blend) by Indigenous Aerobic Bacteria Isolates from Dumpsites in Ore, Ondo State.Nigeria. Australian journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 4(8) 3938-3948. (ISSN:1991-8178)

36. Chinedu Nwodo S Nwinyi Obinna C and Okochi Veronica I (2008) Properties of Endoglucanase of Penicillium Chrysogenum PCL501. Australian journal of Basic and Applied sciences 2 (3) 738-746. ISSN 1991-8178

37. Nwinyi,O.C Nduchukwuka, D.E (2016) Antibiogram of bacteria species isolated from vegetables in Ado-Odo Ota, Nigeria. Journal of Biological Sciences 16( 5) 188-192.

38. S.Nwodo Chinedu, S.C Yah, O.C Nwinyi V.I Okochi,U.A Okafor and B.M Onyegeme-Okerenta (2008) Plant waste hydrolysis by Extracellular Enzymes of Aspergillus Niger and Penicillium chrysogenum : Effect of Ammonia Pretreatment. Nigerian journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 23 (1) 1-6. ISSN 0189-4757

39. Nwodo Chinedu, C. Obinna Nwinyi, U. A. Okafor and V. I. Okochi (2011) Characterization of 1, 4-β- endoglucanase of Aspergillus niger (ANL301). Dynamic biochemistry: Process biotechnology and Molecular biology 5(2) 41-46. ISBN 978-4-903313-80-1

40. Adesina T.D Nwinyi O.C Olugbuyiro J.A.O (2015) Prevention of Bacterial Biofilms formation on urinary catheter by selected plant extracts Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 18(2) 67-73.

41. Nwinyi, Obinna C. Nwodo Chinedu S and Ajani Olayinka O (2008). Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava and Gongronema Latifolium. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research vol 2(8) 189-192. ISSN 1996-0875

42. Nwinyi Obinna C .Chinedu N.S, Ajani.O.O, Ikpo CO and Ogunniran K.O (2009) Antibacterial effects of Ocimum gratissimum and Piper guineense on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia Coli. African journal of Food science. Vol3.(3) 077-081 (ISSN: 1996-0816)

43. Nwinyi, Obinna C Abikoye Busola A (2010) Antifungal effects of pawpaw seed extracts and papain on post harvest carica papaya. L. fruit rot. African journal of Agricultural Research vol 5 (12) 1531-1535. ISSN:1991-637X

44. Olayinka O. Ajani and Obinna C. Nwinyi (2010) Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of 3-{3-(s-Aryl and s-Heteroaromatic)acryloyl}-2Hchromen-2-one Derivatives. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry vol 47: 179- 187. ISSN: 1943-5193.

45. Ajani O.O Obafemi C.A, Ikpo C.O Ogunniran K.O and Nwinyi O.C (2010) Microwave-assisted synthesis and antibacterial activity of some pyrazol-1-ylquinoxalin-2(1h)-one derivatives ХИМИЯ ГЕТЕРОЦИКЛИЧЕСКИХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ. (Chemistry of heterocyclic chemistry) 1703-1713. ISSN : 1573-8353

46. Olayinka O. Ajani, , Craig A. Obafemi, Obinna C. Nwinyi, David A. Akinpelu (2010) Microwave assisted synthesis and antimicrobial activity of 2-quinoxalinone-3-hydrazone derivatives Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry 18: 214- 221 ISSN: 0968-0896

47. Olayinka O.Ajani and Obinna C Nwinyi (2009) Synthesis and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of phenyl and furan-2-y[1,2,4] trialzolo[4,3-a]quinoxalin-4(5H)-one and their Hydrazone precursors. Canadian journal of pure and applied sciences. 3 (3) 983-992. (ISSN: 1715 -9997).

48. Ogunniran K.O Ajanaku K.O,James O.O Ajani O.O Nwinyi O.C and Allensela M.A (2008). Fe(III) and Co(II) complexes of mixed antibiotics: synthesis ,characterization, antimicrobial potential and their effect on alkaline phosphatase activities of selected rat tissues. International journal of physical sciences 3(8) 177- 182. ISSN: 1992–1950)

49. Ogunniran K.O Ajanaku K.O, James O.O, Ajani O.O, Nwinyi O.C, Omonhimin C.A and Allensela M.A(2008)Synthesis, physical properties ,antimicrobial potentials of some mixed antibiotics complexed with transition metals and their effects on alkaline phophatase activities of selected rat tissues. Scientific research and Essay 3.(8) 348-354. ISSN: 1992-2248

50. Nwinyi Obinna C (2011) Enrichment and identification of Askarel oil (PCB blend) degrading bacteria enriched from landfill sites in Edo State , Nigeria. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America 2(1): 89-100. (ISSN 2151-7517)

51. K.O. Ajanaku, F.A. Dawodu, C.O. Ajanaku and O.C. Nwinyi, (2011) Functional and Nutritional Properties of Spent Grain Enhanced Cookies. American Journal of Food Technology, 6: 763-771. (ISSN: 1557-4571).

52. K.O Ajanaku , C.O Ajanaku A Edobor- Osoh and O.C Nwinyi (2012) Nutritive value of Sorghum ogi fortified with groundnut seed (Arachis hypogaea L.) American Journal of Food Technology 7(2): 82-88. ISSN: 1557-4571 13

53. Siyanbola, T. O., James, O. O., Eromosele, C. O., Akinsiku, A. A., Nwinyi, O. C., Edobor- Osoh, A., Enebe, A. O., Anake, W. U. and Falomo, A. A (2013)* Physicochemical analysis, phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of some vegetable oils from ogun state, Nigeria International Journal of current research Vol. 5, Issue, 04, pp.992-997

54. Yah Clarence S. Nwinyi, Obinna C. and Nwodo Chinedu .S (2009) Assessment of bacteriological quality of ready to eat food(Meat pie) in Benin City metropolis, Nigeria. African journal of Microbiology Research Vol 3(6) 390-395. (South Africa) (ISSN: 1996-0808)

55. O. Ukabiala Chinwe, C. Nwinyi Obinna, Abayomi Akeem and B. I. Alo (2010) Assessment of heavy metals in urban highway run off from ikorodu expressway Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental chemistry and Ecotoxicology vol 2 (3) 34-37. (Kenya) (ISSN 2141 - 226X

56. Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, Obinna C. Nwinyi, Adetayo Y. Oluwadamisi and Vivienne N. Eze.(2011) Assessment of water quality in Canaanland, ota, southwest Nigeria Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(4): 577-583. (ISSN 2151-7517)

57. Olugbenga Oluwagbemi, Uzoamaka Ofoezie ,Nwinyi,Obinna (2010) A Knowledge-based data mining system for diagnosing malaria related cases in Healthcare Management. Egyptian computer science journal. Vol 34. No.4 (Egypt) ISSN : 1110-2586

58. Olugbenga Oluwagbemi, Tayo Ojutalayo Nwinyi Obinna (2010) Development of a Secured Information System to Manage Malaria Related Cases in South Western region of Nigeria. Egyptian computer science journal. Vol.34 No. 5 (Egypt) ISSN : 1110-2586

59. Ajanaku, K. O., Ogunniran, K.O., Ajani, O.O., James, O.O. and Nwinyi, O.C. (2010).Improvement of nutritive value of sorghum ogi fortified with pawpaw (Carica papaya L . Fruit, Vegetable and cereal science and biotechnology 4 (1) 98-101 (ISSN: 1752-3419)

60. S. Nwodo Chinedu, C. Obinna Nwinyi (2012) Proximate analysis of sphenostylis stenocarpa and voadzeia subterranes consumed in south -eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural biotechnology and sustainable development. Vol4 (3): 57-62. (Kenya) (ISSN: 2141 -2340)

61. Ajanaku, K.O., Dawodu, F.A. James, O.O Ogunniran, K.O Ajani, O.O., and Nwinyi, O.C. (2010) Histological and biochemical studies of brewery spent grains in dietary protein formulation in rats. Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol. 4, (2) 1179-1185. (Canada) (ISSN: 1715 - 9997)

62. Ogunniran K.O Ajanaku K.O,James O.O Ajani O.O ,Adekoya J.A and Nwinyi O.C (2008) Synthesis ,characterization, antimicrobial activity and toxicology study of some metal complexes of mixed antibiotics. African journal of pure and applied Chemistry vol 2 (7) 69-74. (Kenya) ISSN 1996 - 0840

BOOK CHAPTER CONTRIBUTION

63. Nwinyi,Obinna C Ajani, Olayinka O.(2012) Identification and clinical relevance of gram positives spore formers. Advances in Medicine and Biology Vol 16: 233- 250. ISBN: 978-1-61122- 731-4.

64. Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., Nwinyi, O.C and Ajani, O.O (2013) Integrated pest management. In: Weed and Pest Control. In-Tech Publisher, Croatia pg . 105-116 (Europe) ISBN 978-953-51-0984-6

CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS

65. Nwinyi Obinna C, Umane, Phoebe O (2021) Degradation potentials of tropical soil bacteria on Detergents IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 665 (2021) 012071 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/665/1/012071

66. Nwinyi, Obinna C, Amara Kalu (2021) Sugar alcohol- xylitol production using Saccharomyces species isolated from palm wine for sustainable development in food industry IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 665 (2021) 012072 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755- 1315/665/1/012072

67. Nwinyi, Obinna C , Hassan, Washena D (2021) Production of fruit wine using a wild strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from fresh palm wine for sustainable food security IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 665 (2021) 012073 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/665/1/012073

68. B.K. Olopade, , S.U. Oranusi , O.C. Nwinyi , O.S. Taiwo , F.F. Fru ,P.B. Njobeh (2021) First report on Basidiomycota fungi in sorghum and millet from Southwest Nigeria IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 655 (2021) 012009 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/655/1/012009

69. B.K. Olopade S.U. Oranusi , O.C. Nwinyi, P.B. Njobeh and I.A. Lawal (2019) Studies on FT- IR Spectroscopy of modified Montmorillonite clays applied for the removal of T-2 toxin in maize Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1378 (2019) 022065 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1742- 6596/1378/2/022065 70. A. B. Akinmulewo, Obinna. C. Nwinyi (2019) Polyhydroxyalkanoate: a biodegradable polymer (a mini review) Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1378 (2019) 042007 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1378/4/042007

71. Nwinyi, Obinna C Akinmulewo, B. A (2019) Remediation of soil polluted with spent oil using cow dung IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 331 (2019) 012058 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/331/1/012058

72. Nwinyi, Obinna C and Ikhine, P.J, (2019) Effect of Saw-dust on soils contaminated with waste lubricating oil. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 331 (2019) 012059 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/331/1/012059

73. Nwinyi, Obinna C and Umane, Phoebe O (2019) Review on probiotics potentials, nutritional composition of bambara nut (vigna subterranea (l.) -an underutilized legume. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 331 (2019) 012057 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755- 1315/331/1/012057

74. Olopade, B. K., Oranusi, S., Nwinyi, O. C., Njobeh, P. B., Lawal, I. A (2019).Characterization of Nanoformulations from Montmorillonite clay for the decontamination of zearalenone in cereals using X-ray Diffraction Technique 3rd International Conference on Science and

Sustainable Development (ICSSD 2019) IOP Conf. Series: Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1299 (2019) 012107 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1299/1/012107

75. Adesina T. D., Nwinyi O. C., De N., Omonigbehin E. A.( 2018) First Detection of Proteus cibarius sp. of clinical significance 8th International Biotechnology Conference, Exhibition and Workshop IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 210 (2018) 012001 IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/210/1/012001

76. Obinna C. Nwinyi Flynn W. Picardal, Thuy T. An, Olukayode O. Amund , Ayano Tunde, Ajanaku Kolawole , Siyanbola T.O Ehi-Eromosele C.O , Adekoya J.A(2013) Biodegradation of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons using indigenous strains of bacteria for sustainable soil development. International conference on science and sustainable development in Nigeria. University of Ibadan pp. 35 (Oral presentation)

77. O.C Nwinyi, I.O. Leo-akpan , B.O. Alade, O.B Oladele (2010) Isolation and Characterization of indigenous aerobic bacterial isolates capable of utilizing Askarel (PCB blend) as carbon source in tropical ecosystem. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University April pp. 42 (Oral presentation)

78. Chinedu Nwodo ,S.C Yah, C.O Nwinyi , V.I Okochi,, U.A Okafor,B.M Onyegeme- Okerenta (2009). Urban Solid Wastes: Available Resource for Industrial Microorganisms Enzyme and Fermentation Substrate.24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management Philadephia PA USA March 15th -18th 2009. (Oral presentation)

81. O.C Nwinyi , B.A Abikoye (2009). Assessment of Antifungal effects of extracts of Carica Papaya L. on Pawpaw fruit Rot. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University, Nigeria April 28-30th Pp 13. (Oral presentation)

82. O.C Nwinyi , G.P Abraham (2009) Microbiological Analysis of water from a standard treatment plant and sachet water Vended in Ota Ogun State. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University, Nigeria. April 28-30th Pp 14. (Oral presentation)

83. Nwinyi, Obinna C (2013) Prevention of Escherichia coli biofilms formation on urinary catheter by some selected plant extracts 2nd International Conference on Clinical Microbiology & Microbial Genomics September 16-17, Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV, USA (Oral presentation)

84. Adesina, Tomilola D , Nwinyi, Obinna C , Olugbuyiro J.A.O (2013) Delay in the formation of biofilm on urinary catheter by the use of Psidium guajava, Mangifera indica and Ocimum gratissimum Conference of Dean of Postgraduate in Nigeria Universities Covenant University 25-26th September (Poster presentation).

85. Nwinyi, Obinna C , Kalu Amarachi (2013)Production of xylitol from yeast isolated from palm wine Conference of Dean of Postgraduate in Nigeria Universities Covenant University 25-26th September. (Poster presentation).

86. Nwinyi Obinna C. Ebojie, Obehi Onoguese (2014) Evaluation and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacteria Species Obtained from Vended Ice Cream. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University, Nigeria Pp.32 June 9-11th (Oral presentation)

87. Nwinyi Obinna C, Smith Oluwakemi, O., Olugbuyiro, Joseph A. O (2014) Evaluation of Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties of Vernonia amygdalina. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University, Nigeria Pp.34 June 9-11th (Oral presentation)

88. Nwinyi Obinna C., Nduchukwuka, Destiny E (2014) Antibiotics Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Species Isolated from Irrigated Farms in Ota, Ogun State International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) Covenant University, Nigeria Pp.32 June 9-11th (Oral presentation)

89. Nwinyi Obinna .C Owolabi Tolulope A (2014) Production of Microbial plastics from isolated bacterial species from Abattoir in Ogun State. Covenant University International Chemistry conference 8th-14th July, pg .62-63. (Oral presentation)

90. Nwinyi Obinna C , Umane, phoebe O (2014) Evaluation of the degradation potentials of soil bacteria on some selected linear alkyl-benzene sulphonates. Covenant University International Chemistry conference 8th-14th July Pp.70-71. (Oral presentation)

91. Nwinyi Obinna . C, Olawumi, Damilola . E., Olugbuyiro, Joseph. A. O. (2014) Antimicrobial activity of Nicotianna tabacum, Jatropha curcas and Ficus exasperata on selected pus-producing bacteria. Covenant University International Chemistry conference 8th-14th July, Pp. 68-69. (Oral presentation)

92. Nwinyi Obinna C , Amund Olukayode O (2015) Nitrate dependent loss of intermediate products of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. 5th General assembly and National conference of the Nigerian Young Academy, Federal University of Technology Minna 18th -21st May Pp.58 (Oral presentation)

93. Nwinyi Obinna C (2015) Environmental microbiology as one of the veritable tools to the solution of the myriad challenges in Nigeria 5th General assembly and National conference of the Nigerian Young Academy, Federal University of Technology Minna 18th -21st May (Oral presentation)

94. Nwinyi, OC., Hassan, WD., Adebo, OA., Njobeh PB (2015) Production of fruit wine using wild strain of Saccharomyces cerevisae isolated from fresh palm wine. International Biotechnology Conference, Covenant University, Nigeria. 8th – 10th July. (Oral presentation)

95. Nwinyi, OC., Akinmulewo, BA. Adebo, OA., Njobeh, PB (2015) Effect of cow dung on the remediation of soil contaminated with spent oil. International Biotechnology Conference, Covenant University, Nigeria. 8th – 10th July. (Oral presentation)

96. Nwinyi, OC., Ikhine, PJ., Olawore, YA., Adebo, OA., Njobeh, PB (2015) Use of woodwaste (saw-dust) as biostimulatory agent for soils contaminated with waste lubricating oil. International Biotechnology Conference, Covenant University, Nigeria. 8th – 10th July. (Oral presentation)

97. Adebo O.A Akinlua O.A Nwinyi, O.C Adebiyi J.A (2016) Biogas production from cocoyam peels using a fabricated Bio-digester . Autumn International Scientific conference on Food safety and security, South Africa 16- 18th May pp.83(Oral presentation)

98. Nwinyi Obinna C , Oke Oluwakemi Susan (2017) Characterization of bacterial species from hydrocarbon contaminated soil in Covenant University, Ota 7th General assembly and National conference of the Nigerian Young Academy. August 7th-9th, 2017 (Oral presentation) pp.36

99. Nwinyi, Obinna C ; Stephen Oyedeji (2017) Assessment of antimicrobial properties of Pentaclethra macrophylla and Syzygium samarangense leaves Parasitology and public health society of Nigeria South western symposium (PPSN) (Oral presentation)

100. Chukwukadibia S.Q, Umane O.P and Nwinyi O.C(2017) Characterization of some food borne pathogens on paper currency handled by food vendors Parasitology and public health society of Nigeria South western symposium (PPSN) (Oral presentation)

101. Umane O.P and Nwinyi, O.C (2017) Review on bacterial diversity of fermented Bambara nut and their probiotic function. 51st Annual conference of Science association of Nigeria (SAN) page 23(Oral presentation)

MANUSCRIPT SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION

 Nwinyi O.C and Amund O.O Nitrate dependent loss of intermediate products of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons PUBLICATIONS ON THE WEBSITE OF THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

Authored two hundred and forty-two (242) new gene sequences of Bacteria and Fungi deposited in Genbank Maryland USA. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/?term=Nwinyi

Metagenomic sequences: Authored 8 new Biotypes using next generation sequences (Illumina MiSeq) new gene sequences https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/biosample?LinkName=bioproject_biosample_all&from_uid=6115 18

Workshops/conferences attended:  2020: International conference on energy and sustainable environment ICESE 2020 Covenant University Ota, Ogun State Nigeria. 28th-30th July,2020

 2019: International conference on energy and sustainable environment ICESE 2019 Covenant University Ota, Ogun State Nigeria. 18th-20th June, 2019

 2019: 3rd International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development (ICSSD 2019) Covenant University Ota, Ogun State Nigeria.

 2018: 31st International Annual Conference of The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) Covenant University Ota, Ogun State Nigeria. 5-9th August,2018  2018: 8th International Biotechnology Conference, Exhibition and Workshop Covenant University  2018: Society for Underutilized legumes Annual Conference and Stakeholders Forum 11-12th July, 2018  2017: 7th General assembly and National conference of the Nigerian Young Academy. August 7th-9th, 2017 Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Effurun Delta State  2017: 51st Annual conference of Science association of Nigeria (SAN) Covenant University 18

 2017: Art of writing (Grant, proposal and articles Special Department Training for Faculty and Staff of Physics Department 7th July, 2017).  2017: Invited as a facilitator/session chair (Agriculture and Food Microbiology Security session) Grant , Concept development and Gantt chart preparation) Young Microbiologists Conference held at Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria 26th- 28th June, 2017  2017: 3 days strategic capacity building workshop on Accessing Global Projects Grants for Reesearch for Research and development offered by Favtoma Global Resources in Collaboration with Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, National Universities Commission and Federal Ministry of Education, for Effective competition and Winning of Grants for Africa 6th-8th June, 2017  2016: Nwinyi Obinna C (2016) 'Inclusive growth and sustainable development  in Africa: the role of young academies' 6th General assembly and National conference of the Nigerian Young Academy/ TWAS ROSSA Sheraton Lagos August 23 -24  2016: 24th Mandatory training workshop of Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria: Theme Laboratory as a Resource for National Development, 22nd-23rd November, 2016.  2016: Making innovation happen short course: Centre for enterprise development studies Covenant University  2015: Statistics for scientists hosted by the Postgraduate Centre of University of Johannesburg  2015: African Diaspora Programme Writing Workshop hosted by the Postgraduate Centre of University of Johannesburg.  2013: 18th Mandatory workshop of Institute of public analysts of Nigeria on food safety: Theme: An imperative for national development.  2012: 16th Mandatory training workshop of Institute of public analysts of Nigeria Theme: Sampling techniques and Sample analysis.  2011: 14th mandatory training workshop of Institute of public analysts of Nigeria Theme: Roles of public analysts towards achievement of the millennium development goals (mdgs) 15th -17th November, 2011.  2010: Euro- ICT forum Addis Ababa –Ethiopia www. euroafrica-ict.org.sigma- orionis.com/forum2_attendees.php –  2010: 11th mandatory training workshop of Institute of public analysts of Nigeria Theme: The use of high precision instruments in laboratory analysis 27th -28th April.  2009: 10th Mandatory workshop of Institute of public analysts of Nigeria Theme: Quality Assurance in laboratory management Ikeja Lagos 10th-11th November,  2009: Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology Investiture /Conference Yola Adamawa State Nigeria 14th-15th October.  2008: International Training Workshop on Molecular Biology and Applied Biotechnology Covenant University Nigeria July 28-August 2.  2006: 8th UNAAB Summer course in practical Biotechnology ,University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria 9th- 20th October  2005: Selected participant: Pattern Discovery in Biology International workshop Covenant University, Nigeria. Notable online/newspaper recognition  Researchers stop E.coli infections with guava, local spice extracts by Nwinyi,Obinna C. Nwodo Chinedu S and Ajani Olayinka O. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava and Gongronema Latifolium. Guardian newspaper of Thursday, September,17 2009.

 Nwinyi,Obinna C. Nwodo Chinedu S and Ajani Olayinka O. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava and Gongronema Latifolium.

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HONORS, AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

2016: Co-applicant Grant no. 99047: 12.8 millon Rand National research foundation Infrastructure Fund for acquisition of GC-TOFOX, University of Johannesburg (Awarded) 2016: Co-applicant: 450,000 rand for hosting Food security conference in the University of Johannesburg (Awarded). National research foundation 2016: Co-applicant: 198,000 rand for hosting Food security conference in the University of Johannesburg (Awarded). South African Medical research Council 2015: Winner: Professor Oyewale Tomori National Prize for Young Scientist in Microbiology in Nigeria 2014/15: Global excellence and stature award, post-doctoral fellowship, University of Johannesburg 2011: Top 25 cited Author Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry on paper titled Microwave assisted synthesis and antimicrobial activity of 2-quinoxalinone-3-hydrazone derivatives 2011: Selected participant: Greening the planet: Global challenges and local solutions Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by US Department of State 2010: Honorary Citizen of Nebraska: United States of America: Awarded by the Governor of Nebraska 2010: Certificate of Achievement: First place position, Awarded by Director, Office of Academic Exchange Program, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State 2010: Selected participant: Pre-academic Fulbright orientation, University of Nebraska, Lincoln 2010: Selected participant: Global Food Security Seminar Lincoln Nebraska, sponsored by US, Department of State. 2010/11: Fulbright Fellowship Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, United States of America. 2007/08: Best Lecturer Microbiology 2007/2008 Academic session, Students Voting/Rating 2001/02: Graduate Teaching Assistant Award by University of Lagos, Lagos. 2005: Five million naira Grant on Study on Covenant University sewage treatment plant 1998: President: National Association of Microbiology Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Chapter 1998: Vice-chancellor’s Certificate of Merit as Departmental President/ Treasurer; Committee of Departmental presidents/secretaries Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

COLLABORATIONS/LINKAGES ATTRACTED TO THE UNIVERSITY

 School of Public and Environmental Affairs(SPEA), Indiana University, Bloomington, United States of America  Centre for Research University of Nebraska Lincoln United States  Microbiology Department University of Lagos Nigeria  Department of Food science and Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

XVIII. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES  Sports  Photography  Homilectics

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